Environment

Water and greenery
The robust industrial buildings of the Kanaal Site contrast
sharply with its natural surroundings.
Above the peaceful waterfront of the Albert Canal, the sky-scraping
structure looks out onto the valley of the Groot Schijn, a sea
of green.

On the opposite side, the Antwerp skyline with the
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe Cathedral and the Boerentoren as city beacons,
offers astonishing and breathtaking views.

Softening the contrast
Appropriate interventions in the landscape and contemporary additions
to the unique ambience of the industrial heritage, soften the
contrast between the Kanaal Site and its
surroundings. The well-balanced structures are melted
together by the overwhelming greenery into a softer space, apt for
habitation.